A recent update rolled out by Google has allowed Pixel models equipped with a Tensor chip to achieve better GPU performance. Scores are soaring on the Geekbench benchmark tool.
If you own a Pixel smartphone, we have good news for you. According to numerous user reports, which have been verified by Android Authority, Google's mobile devices have recently seen a significant increase in their graphics performance.
This improvement is seen both on devices running the beta version of Android 16, but also those running the latest stable version of Android 15. We observe a substantial increase in the GPU score on Geekbench for all Pixel models with a Tensor chip, i.e. from the Pixel 6 onwards. Google has not officially communicated on the reason for this improvement, but we can guess that the latest updates have integrated new GPU drivers to the Pixel system.
Pixels powered by Tensor SoCs see GPU performance soar
Android Authority explains that its Pixel 6a unit saw its GPU performance increase by nearly 23% on Geekbench thanks to the update. For other models, this rate is even higher. The Pixel 8 benefits from a 31% improvement and the Pixel 9 from 32%. The prize goes to the Pixel 7a, which reportedly obtains a 62% higher GPU score since the change.
Of course, the results obtained with benchmark tools should always be taken with a grain of salt. The concrete impact of this performance boost on the real-world experience remains to be seen. It's unclear at this time what types of apps, services, or features will benefit the most.
On the bad news side, we learned that the brand-new Pixel 9a doesn't support the satellite SOS feature, which is available on other Pixel 9 models. The Pixel 9a has also been criticized for lacking some AI features, as the smartphone is limited to 8GB of RAM.
Source: Android Authority
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